Emergency Preparedness

The Torrington Area Health District continuously participates in emergency preparedness efforts, on a local, regional, and state level. Our staff receives training through the CT State Dept of Health, as well as CT Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Training encompasses everything from a cutting-edge web-based emergency operations center to full-scale drills and exercises. The District relies heavily on grant funding in order to fulfill the vital functions of Public Health Readiness and Emergency Preparedness.

TAHD's long-range efforts have shifted somewhat from Smallpox Planning to a more “all-hazard” type of preparation. Working in collaboration with Local Emergency Planning officials within our towns. The health district plans for a broad range of emergency situations, including natural disasters, catastrophic events, disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. A major component of TAHD’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan involves the mass dispensing of antibiotics, antivirals or vaccines in response to a public health threat. Toward that end, we have stockpiled enough medical and ancillary supplies to equip a mass dispensing clinic on 24 hours notice.

Volunteer Form

The District's Health Alert Network (HAN) is perpetually updated, as it serves as TAHD's primary means of communication during a public health emergency. The HAN serves as an invaluable tool when we need to enlist the services of our volunteers. TAHD is fortunate to have a dedicated team of medical and non-medical volunteers, who assist with everything from data entry to annual flu clinics.

We are constantly looking to bolster this team; if you are interested in joining us, please call us at 860-489-0436 or print out, fill out, and send us this form.